$523
William Anders (American, b. 1933), Frank Borman (American, b. 1928), or James Lovell (American, b. 1928) The nearly full Moon filling the Command Module's window, Apollo 8, December 1968. Numbered 'NASA AS8-14-2505' in red on the recto u.l. margin, NASA MSC caption on the verso. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (18.3 x 18.0 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. For 20 hours, the astronauts circled the desolate world. Through the command module's windows, the Moon, centered on the Border Sea, appeared in an orientation that is not seen by terrestrial observers. Bright-rayed craters on the lunar farside (bottom of image), never observed prior to the Apollo 8 flight, can be studied in relation to other craters through the use of this photograph (NASA caption). Estimate $400-600 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-02
